“Today, we observe National Disaster Awareness Day and pay our tributes to the martyrs of the past disasters that hit our country. Our Government Notified 8th October as Disaster Awareness Day in 2015 to create awareness about deadly impacts of natural disasters and to educate the people on how to mitigate disasters, especially in the perspective of Climate Change.
It is important to note that Disaster Management requires a Whole Nation Approach. Participation of every citizen is indispensable for a comprehensive and effective response in case of any calamity. For this purpose, we have ensured resourcing of NDMA and gone a step further by establishing National Fund for Disaster Management with the assistance of Asian Development Bank. We also stand committed to finalize and implement National Flood Protection Plan IV with the consensus of provinces to mitigate the effects of floods in future.
Disaster Risk Reduction is one of our top most priorities, which reflects our resolve to fight disasters. We are a resilient Nation and I commend the people of Pakistan for their humanitarian spirit, demonstrated in the times of past disasters.
On this occasion, I would like to urge upon the entire nation, particularly academia, media, civil society and other concerned, to play their due role in creating awareness regarding natural calamities and preparedness to minimize their hazards among the people. I am sure that we can make a disaster resilient Pakistan through better awareness and sound preparedness.”
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST OR TELECAST BEFORE THE MORNING OF 8TH OCTOBER, 2016
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